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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

- Recognise that decisions made upfront have outsized influence on long-term outcomes. This research reinforces a powerful idea that the impact depends on how intentionally we navigate the front-end. Click here to read the full article: lnkd.in/gruwGfnQ

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

What this means for project leaders - Treat the front-end as a strategic dialogue, not a checklist. - Create room for imagination and iteration, not just analysis. - Engage stakeholders early to co‑create a shared understanding of the future.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The front-end becomes a space for: - Exploring multiple future scenarios - Challenging assumptions - Building shared meaning across stakeholders - Making informed choices about which future to pursue

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

In an era defined by uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change, organisations can’t rely on linear planning alone.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

They highlight how the early phase of a project isn’t just about scoping or planning. It’s a creative, strategic, and deeply social process where teams imagine possible futures, negotiate what’s desirable, and align around what’s achievable.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Research Spotlight: "Future-making in the front-end of projects" A recent publication from Dr Joseph Harrison and Professor Jennifer Whyte at the International Journal of Project Management.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Nanjiang's PhD is supported by CSIRO's Data61 Next Generation Graduates Program in collaboration with Laing O'Rourke, through close involvement of Dr Rowan Braham.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This integrated “risk intelligence” approach aims to enable risk models that are more adaptive, explainable, and transferable across complex project environments. Click the link to read the full article: lnkd.in/gPduF9HG

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

To address these limitations, they propose a forward looking research agenda that integrates data and knowledge through evidence based structures such as knowledge graphs, dynamic project representations like digital twins, and temporally aware modelling frameworks.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Exploring these two paradigms they provide a synthesis of how risk is currently modelled in engineering and infrastructure projects and suggest a direction to shift toward more integrated and dynamic approaches.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

and (ii) knowledge-driven methods, which encode expert judgment, causal reasoning, and semantic structures to provide transparency and contextual understanding but can be labor-intensive and difficult to transfer across projects.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

They explore two dominant paradigms in risk analysis: (i) data-driven methods, which identify risk through statistical patterns in historical data and offers scalability and predictive power but often lack interpretability and adaptability;

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A recent publication from our PhD candidate Nanjiang Chen, and his supervisors Dr Neda Madi, PhD, Associate Professor Nader Naderpajouh, and our former Post Doctoral Fellow Dr Wei Ting Hong.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Research Spotlight: "From divergent paradigms to integrated risk intelligence: synthesizing data- and knowledge-driven approaches in complex projects"

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Following the defence, please join us for a short celebration in the foyer outside the boardroom. This research has been supervised by Associate Professor Petr Matous and Dr JIN XUE at the School of Project Management - University of Sydney All are welcome to attend.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📅 Wednesday, 15 April 2026 🕐 1-2 pm 📍 Boardroom, School of Project Management, The University of Sydney The presentation will also be available online via Zoom (link to be shared).

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

while network positions can both enhance efficiency and enable anti-competitive or illicit behaviour. Using social network analysis, the research highlights how governance, transparency, and strategic collaboration impact delays, competition, and value creation in PPP markets, offering insights

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Adopting a multi-level approach, the study explores how institutional environments influence sponsor collaboration and how network structures affect project performance. Findings reveal that institutional variables interact dynamically across market phases,

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This research examines how public–private partnership (PPP) sponsor networks shape infrastructure market outcomes. While PPPs are widely used to address global infrastructure gaps, their effectiveness remains mixed.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎓 John sebastian Salazar florez will defend his PhD thesis titled “Interorganisational Project Networks in Public Private Partnership Infrastructure Markets.”

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

How to apply: Interested candidates should email their application materials to Associate Professor Michele Barnes by 26 Mar 2026. Full details are provided in the attached scholarship document.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The project involves national-scale survey research and fieldwork in diverse communities across Australia, combining quantitative network analysis with interdisciplinary approaches to understand resilience in complex social–ecological systems.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The PhD candidate will be based in the School of Project Management and supervised by Associate Professor Michele Barnes with the support from ARC project team.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We invite applications for a PhD Scholarship in "Social Networks for Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience" as part of a recently funded ARC Discovery Project.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Instead of relying on traditional methods that assume stable, formal institutions, they show how researchers can creatively combine available relationships, cultural norms, informal networks, and context-specific knowledge to access data, build trust, and generate meaningful theoretical insights.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Drawing on fieldwork from the Medina Airport public–private partnership in Saudi Arabia, the authors introduce institutional bricolage as a research strategy.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

This article tackles a challenge many researchers and practitioners face but often struggle to articulate: How do you conduct rigorous research in environments where conventional institutional structures simply don’t exist—or don’t operate as expected?

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

New Research Spotlight: “When Conventional Methods Fail: Institutional Bricolage as a Research Strategy” Congratulations to Professor Stewart Clegg, and his colleagues on their new publication in the Project Management Journal.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

And for University of Sydney staff, these programs are now included in the Staff Study Benefit Scheme with 50% tuition support. Advance your capability. Expand your impact. Lead at scale. Click the Link to Learn more: lnkd.in/gM-42PrH

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

✔ 100% online and after-hours ✔ Practical, research-informed learning ✔ Advanced program, portfolio, and governance capabilities ✔ Accredited by the @Project Management Institute (PMI) ✔ Delivered by the world’s first university-based School of Project Management

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The University of Sydney’s Graduate Certificate and Master of Project and Program Management | University of Sydney Postgraduate Online are designed for experienced professionals leading complex initiatives across infrastructure, government, health, technology, research, and operations.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Designed by our leading Project Scholars and including cutting edge research and practice. If you’re already leading projects, change initiatives, digital transformation, research operations, or infrastructure delivery — this is your pathway to step into broader leadership roles.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Fully online Project Management Degrees at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney, ideal for project practitioners across regional and urban Australia as well as global project leaders aim to enhance their skills.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The project involves in-depth qualitative and ethnographic research across major Australian infrastructure projects. How to apply: Interested candidates should email their application materials. Full details are provided in the attached scholarship document. #PhDScholarship #ARC #USYD

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

PhD Research Streams 1. Governing Beyond Contracts – shared norms, sensemaking, and internal alignment 2. Governing Beyond Boundaries – engaging communities, regulators, activists, and digital publics 3. Governing the Future – narratives, and long-term social & environmental legacies

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

PhD candidates will be based in the School of Project Management and supervised by Dr Xinyue Zhang, Professor Stewart Clegg and Associate Professor Nader Naderpajouh with the support from the ARC project team.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

School of Project Management - University of Sydney invites applications for three PhD scholarships as part of an ARC Discovery Project: Project Governance and Governmentality as Collaborative Challenges.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

He also outlines key themes including the role of writing in scholarship, the use of exemplars, considerations in project scholarship and qualitative research, and the importance of engaged and responsible research. You can access the paper here: lnkd.in/gSUd_uR8

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the paper, Professor Clegg reflects on his long‑term engagement with research practice, academic writing, and the development of exemplary research approaches.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Congratulations to Professor Stewart Clegg on the publication of his latest article, “Researching, Writing, Reflecting,” in the International Journal of Project Management.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Click on the links below for more information. - Teaching and Research academic roles: lnkd.in/gim9yuFK - Education focused roles: lnkd.in/gqT4DbCa

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The School of Project Management at the Faculty of Engineering - University of Sydney is looking for multiple continuing (tenured) academics. The successful candidates will be part of a growing team that delivers world class interdisciplinary research, education and engagement in Project Studies

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

This work is based on a funded research by PMI and explores how social media can be leveraged to strengthen community and stakeholder engagement of these complex projects.

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School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Associate Professor Ken Chung and our recent PhD graduate, Dr Jingbo Zhang, had their research featured by the Project Management Institute (PMI). They studied the role of digital platforms in the stakeholder network of large-scale infrastructure projects.

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